I went to a dietitian. I want to cry.

I'm the classic story of losing a significant amount of weight and then gaining most of it back (the pandemic didn't help) .

I decided to go to a dietitian Monday to help get me back on track and explained how even though I currently weigh 307lbs, I have always been naturally muscular and have confirmed with doctors (via Dexascans) my healthy weight range should be 180-210lbs. I told her I exercise with my dance team once a week (I know it should be more) and mentioned that the first time I lost weight, I heavily relied on calorie counting but as I neared my healthy range, fell off due to a number of things I won't get into right now.

She praised me for seeking help and then put me on a 900 calorie diet plan - and that's only if I "feel like I absolutely MUST have a snack" after exercising for at least 45 minutes every day. (if you want to see a sample day, check March 16 https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/it_takes_everything)

I'm worried and confused because I want to follow the plan because she's a professional (she's covered by my company's health insurance) but I've never restricted calories this much. I'm a bit at a loss right now and don't know what to do. I know the immediate response is to either modify or just completely chuck the plan but I'm supposed to check-in with her in 2 weeks and - y'all I'm going to be real, I can't handle another medical professional giving me a "I thought you wanted to lose weight but your actions aren't showing that" talking to. I've been fat all my life. I'm trying but I'm tired.

Is 900 actually reasonable? Am I just being stubborn? If I do need the "I thought you wanted to lose weight but your actions aren't show that" talking to, I'm sorry for wasting your time. Thanks in advance <3

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